TLC Update from Bury District
Charity Steward, David Brown, of the Earl of Lathom and Bury Lodge of Relief, has visited the Children's Outpatients Department at Fairfield Hospital to deliver ELMC/TLC Teddies. Nurses Angela and Diane were delighted to receive them. Angela said, 'It was lovely to...
Hair Today… Gone Tomorrow…
As Chairman of ELMC’s Fundraising Committee, Steve Thomson is taking an unusual step to remain proactive during this extensive period of lockdown & social distancing. He is planning to raise money for ELMC by asking for sponsorship as he braves the challenge of...
East Ribble District’s ongoing support of the Hospice drinks trolley
East Ribble District Freemasons recently donated £350 to East Lancashire Hospice as part of it’s ongoing support of the East Lancashire Hospice Drinks Trolley. Alcohol can be very good for patients in therapy and East Ribble Freemasons always try to make sure the...
£57k ELPREM SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR MASONIC CENTRES
The Directors of “East Lancashire Premises” (ELPREM) working with the Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works, having reviewed various risk assessments and recognising the expenses necessary to make Masonic Centres compliant with current Covid-19 Government Guidance...
Bolton mentoring project will turn around the lives of local young people thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons
One hundred young boys and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds in Bolton will have the chance to get the help and support they need, thanks to a grant of £40,000 from East Lancashire Freemasons to the Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC). The grant will fund the BLGC...
Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons Assisting in the Community
On Thursday 6th August 2020, Ray Evans, The Assistant District Charity Steward received a call from the Charity Burnley Together, requesting volunteers for the following day to assist move bulk food from Aldi on Todmorden Road Burnley to the Valley Community...
The race to be the East Ribble District ‘Know it All’ continues
Nine teams competed for the title of “District know it all” at the 3rd East Ribble District Quiz on Thursday 30thJuly. After a slow start, Dave and Emma McGurty found their true form in the third round, whilst a steady performance by Carl and Jill Marr left them...
Salford Women’s Aid
Salford District recently applied for ELMC Grant assistance to support the equipping of two new rooms in a house that had been donated to Salford Women’s Aid, at a cost of £620 each. The District also funded a room as did Maritime Lodge 3025. The MCF (RCG) also...
East Ribble District White Table Event
The East Ribble District inaugural online “White Table” event, supported by the northern area APGM, WBro Alan Kirwilliam, was well attended and well received by fourteen Brethren and six “candidates in waiting” all of whom have had their Initiations delayed due to...
2nd Annual East Lancashire Coarse Fishing Match
On Saturday 27th June 2020, Fir Tree Fisheries in Wigan once again hosted the Annual East Lancashire Course fund raising course Fishing Match. Open to Freemasons and their guests £600.00 has been raised so far this year for the Masonic Fishing Charity...
Sale of Masonic Hall means £13,000 boost to Charities
The sale of a Masonic Hall is always a sad occasion for freemasons, but the members who meet at Farnworth Masonic Hall (Birchfields), decided to turn this into a positive. As charities find themselves in such unchartered territory due to Covid-19, the Farnworth...
News from Ashton & Mossley District
The Header Photograph shows Peter Douthwaite, District Chairman of Ashton & Mossley District making a purchase from Craig Patterson and a member of his staff. The present year, 2020, has seen something none of us could ever have imagined. The Covid – 19 Pandemic...
Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #3
For me, one of the overwhelming changes in so many aspects of life during the pandemic has been the use of and interaction with, the internet, social media platforms and the maintenance of ‘virtual’ relationships amongst our members via online meetings. Within...
Burnley and Pendle Freemasons in the Community
Alicia Foley from Calico Housing gratefully accepted the cheque from Ray Evans on behalf of the Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons. The Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons together with The Masonic Province of East Lancashire’s Covid – 19 fund have donated...
Burnley and Pendle Freemasons helping the Church on the Street
Ray Evans (left) is pictured presenting Pastor Mick (centre) and Father Alex (right) with the cheque on behalf of all the Burnley & Pendle Freemasons outside St Matthews Church. The Masonic Charitable Foundation together with The Burnley and Pendle District...
East Ribble District donates door access at Hewlett Court
The East Ribble District recently donated and had installed a new Proximity enabled access control keypad, to replace the existing unit at the front entrance to Hewlett Court. Supplied with 40 Proximity keyfobs, the work has been completed to make the entrance...